Japan has become a major force in the whiskey world in recent years. Japanese whiskeys are praised for their quality, craftsmanship and sophistication and have won numerous awards. Chichibu is a renowned Japanese distillery founded by Ichiro Akuto. Akuto is a respected figure in the Japanese whiskey industry and has contributed significantly to the success of Chichibu. The distillery is named after the city in which it is located, Chichibu. Chichibu Ichiro's Malt The Peated 2022 is a single malt whiskey made according to the Scottish model. It is characterized by its complexity, with bright fruit notes, intense peat smoke and a long-lasting, earthy finish at the forefront. The use of peaty malt gives this whiskey a smoky note that sets it apart from other Japanese whiskeys.